Eight audio-enabled cameras that can elevate your security level

Surveillance cameras that come equipped with audio offer another layer of secure protection for your home or business. Audio can provide home and business owners with extra evidence that could become crucial in the case of an incident occurring during the COVID-19 lockdown, when your premises has been left unguarded or your business has been forced to close. Audio enabled surveillance comes in two forms, listen-in audio, or two-way audio. We have selected eight audio-enabled surveillance cameras that are ideal for homeowners, or small and medium businesses.

Arlo pro 3

The Arlo pro 3 is easily installed in minutes, and videos are viewed directly from your phone. A spotlight is integrated into the camera, and is activated automatically via motion, or controlled manually. The Arlo pro’s night vision allows you to see colors at night, while the details are displayed crisply and clearly in 2k. A 160° viewing angle offers a greater view of a scene with a wider field of view. The Arlo pro 3 is weather resistant and can withstand different types of weather including rain, heat and cold, and comes with a magnetic mount giving it flexible placement options. 2 way embedded audio gives users the ability to speak and listen to visitors, and a built in siren can be triggered remotely or automatically during incidents. The Arlo pro 3 is ideal for smart home or small and medium business environments.
 
Supplier: Arlo
URL: www.arlo.com 
 

Reolink argus 2

The Reolink argus 2 is a wire-free camera that is based on 2.4 GHz WiFi and works independently, being wire-free allows the camera to be placed anywhere, including outdoors. A rechargeable battery or solar power are used to power the argus 2 giving the camera its flexibility.  The camera is equipped with two way audio, a built-in mic and a speaker that gives the ability to listen in and talk back interactively. Starlight Night Vision is effective up to 33 feet, and combined with 1080p full HD, offers sharp images even in difficult lighting.
 
Supplier: Reolink
URL: www.reolink.com
 

Lorex 1080p HD wire-free security camera

The Lorex 1080p HD wire-free camera is easily installed almost anywhere, indoors or out and has up to 600ft unobstructed wireless range. The fully battery-operated camera provides the utmost convenience, with a quick release feature allowing you to quickly switch and charge Power Packs, as needed. Security is taken up a notch with a super-wide 140° area of view, enhanced night vision, and a 2-way talk feature enabled through a built-in microphone, so you can listen and talk from anywhere with the mobile app.
 
 
Supplier: Lorex Technology
www.lorextechnology.com
 

Ring floodlight cam

Ring floodlight cam is a motion-activated security camera with built-in floodlights, a security siren and two-way talk feature. The camera is capable of 1080p resolution, and has two large LED floodlights attached. With customizable motion detection, floodlight cam includes motion sensors offering fully customizable motion zones and scheduling. The 140° field-of-view will let you detect motion around corners and monitor all your blind spots. The embedded two-way audio includes noise cancellation, to provide better sound quality. Making floodlight cam ideal for smart homes or small businesses.
 
 
Supplier: Ring
URL: www.ring.com
 

Google Nest cam IQ outdoor

 
Nest Cam IQ outdoor security camera is an outdoor weatherproof and tamper-resistant camera that provides sharp images. Nest cam IQ can detect a person up to 50 feet away, then send an alert with a photo of who's there. If Nest cam IQ sees a person, special algorithms automatically zoom in and follow them. With Nest Aware, it can even recognize a familiar face. A built in speaker and mic with noise and echo suppression allows users to listen and talk. Snapshots of the past three hours of activities can be viewed in the Nest app, and when combined with Nest Aware, videos can be recorded for 30 days.
 
 
Supplier: Google
URL: www.store.google.com.
 

AXIS companion cube L

@0: AXIS companion cube L features high quality video in HDTV 1080p / 2 MP resolution and WDR. It has a built-in microphone for recording audio, and a PIR motion sensor for detecting movement in the dark. It also offers IR illumination and day and night functionality. The camera features PoE and a built-in microSD card slot for edge storage. The support for Axis’ zipstream technology ensures maximized recording time. The included bracket allows mounting both on walls and in corners. AXIS companion cube L is supported only by AXIS companion video management software and mobile app.
 
Supplier: Axis Communications
URL: www.axis.com
 

Dahua 2MP WiFi active alarm camera

The Dahua 2MP WiFi active alarm camera is a component of the Dahua lincX2PRO camera series. The alarm camera offers passive IR motion detection and is capable of sounding a siren and turning on a spotlight when an intruder is detected. It comes equipped with an embedded microphone and speaker offering two way audio as a way to ward of intruders. The camera is compatible with Amazon Alexa and is IP65 certified making it water resistant to protect against splashes and mishaps. The Dahua active alarm camera is the ideal camera for indoor and outdoor surveillance at homes and small retail or dining establishments.
 
Supplier: Dahua
URL: us.dahuasecurity.com
 

 Hikvision 2 MP indoor audio fixed cube netwok camera

 
Hikvision’s fixed cube network camera offers high quality image resolution surveillance which is clear against a strong backlight due to DWDR technology. The camera has an available slot for SD card storage up to 128GB, and provides real-time security through a built in two way microphone. The camera uses wireless connection, giving it the advantage of being conveniently installed to suit the user’s needs. The cube network camera is suitable for use in smart home environments or small and medium businesses.
 
Supplier Hikvision
URL: www.hikvision.com